Strength & Conditioning

For swimmers looking to shave seconds off their times without adding hours in the pool, dryland training offers a powerful solution. In a recent video, three simple yet highly effective exercises are introduced that target the core mechanics of swimming:...

Coming off the World Series means it is pre-season baseball for the high school athletes. Most are coming off a fall season. Some are coming off a fall sport (football, soccer, cross country, etc.). Finally, some are younger athletes who...

As a strength and conditioning coach with over 20 years experience, I’ve worked with athletes in numerous sports. Over the years I’ve noticed a hierarchy of which sports’ athletes are the most and least enthusiastic to participate in strength training....

You don’t need to be an elite runner to benefit from eating more plant-based foods. In fact, you don’t need to be a runner at all. Adding more plant-based foods to your plate can help to fuel your walk, pickle...

What are the benefits of organized sports? Participation in organized sports provides several benefits beyond improving your physical fitness. Joining a team or league instills a sense of community and belonging. Knowing that someone is expecting you to show up...

There’s no wrong way to run. There are, however, ways to run that may be doing more harm than good. While running hosts numerous benefits—like improved metabolism, productivity, and sleep—overexerting yourself, skipping your warm up or cool down, or running...

Aiming to run a personal record in the 5k? Trying to quality for the Boston Marathon? Most runners want to run faster but some find themselves plateauing too early or getting injured. Here are some easy habits that will ensure...

A good number of people, while they take care of themselves physically, let their mental health take a backseat. It’s important to remember that your mental health can be just as important as your physical health. This is why mindful...

Now that so many of us are working from home, we need to switch up our routines a bit to stay healthy. When you’re working in a traditional office setting, there are more opportunities to take mini desk breaks and...

Summer is the best time to go outside for a workout. The days are longer and the sky is brighter. As an outdoor endurance athlete, I love getting my workout in outside. Here are three fun ways to cross train...